Evidence for
The investigation that exposed weightlifting’s hidden tests

Captured Sources

These are the captured sources used to write and source-check this article. They do not constitute independent verification of every statement.

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McLaren Independent - International Weightlifting Federation Final Report (June 6, 2020)

https://www.mclarenglobalsportsolutions.com/pdf/FinalReport_IWF_June6_2020.pdf

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Investigation finds doping coverups, alleged embezzlement in weightlifting

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/investigation-finds-doping-coverups-alleged-embezzlement-in-weightlifting-1.5598327

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Former IWF president and IWF vice-president sanctioned with a lifetime ban as a result of ITA's prosecution

https://ita.sport/news/former-iwf-president-and-iwf-vice-president-sanctioned-with-a-lifetime-ban-as-a-result-of-itas-prosecution/

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Unclassified grounded reserve from law.uwo.ca

https://law.uwo.ca/news/2020/investigation_by_richard_mclaren_finds_weightlifting_corruption_at_the_highest_levels.html

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Unclassified grounded reserve from rte.ie

https://www.rte.ie/sport/paris-2024/2020/0604/1145478-investigation-finds-corruption-at-highest-level-of-iwf/

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Unclassified grounded reserve from telegraph.co.uk

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/weightlifting/2020/06/04/investigation-elite-weightlifting-uncovers-hidden-drugs-tests/

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